I've got a 21 ninja 1000sx which is the closest bike in comparison to this, it is an excellent do it all bike. Want to take a long ride in comfort? Check. Want to barrel down the straights at 150mph? Check. Want a completely smooth engine with torque in all gears at any rmp? Check. Sport tourers are underrated.

Its nice to NOT see a big trailie bike for touring.Some of us mortals are short in the leg dept.....I think it looks fantastic,hopefully a resurgent Suzuki is returning!

I'm 66, rode in the 70s,80s,90s,etc and yes I love the GT! I bought one! It's comfy,fast,handles, easy on my frame! Only grip is waiting for accessories, still waiting for the heated grips. I'm here in WI, USA. Great bike!

I really like the look of it the bike. I’d like both lights to be on at the same time, instead of a low beam being on one side, and the high beam being on the other. But that’s a personal thing

Here in Denmark, it wasn't even a contest. They offered the GT version of the bike for 180.000 dkk, so that included panniers, touring windscreen and heated grips. The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX by contrast does not include any of those features, and costs 230.000 dkk. That's a whooping 50.000 dkk, or 21.8% more than that Suzuki. 180.000 dkk is still 20.750£, so you could say that in a way we still get shafted, but hey what can you do? XD

The GSX-S 750 and 1000 are two of the if not the most underrated bikes on the market.

I bought this bike and added Grip Puppies to reduce vibration and Knight Design lower pegs to add relief to my knees ( 2016 GSX-S 1000 stuff fits), and a cool covers seat cover(now the seat is super comfortable and airflow to my bottom area) so no need for a Corbin or other aftermarket seat now I feel. This bike is essentially now perfect, with the exception of needing a better rear shock, better windscreen for long distance(Stock one gives me enough airflow to keep cool and I live in Texas so it's hot here year round), and a 55 Rear tire instead of 50 for sporty riding. It handles pretty well and I barely notice it being heavier than my previous XSR900 and the wind protection helps massively. It's the perfect all in one bike for me that I can do sporty riding on weekends and then throw on the bags for occasional trips as I can only keep 1 bike atm. Really satisfied with my purchase as i'm not attracted to the ADV style bikes.

Sport tourers are woefully underrated. I bet this bike is capable of more than I am as well as being comfortable enough to handle crazy miles.

Suzuki know how to make a well specced, price competitive machine.

I made a test ride on this bike last Thursday and I cannot confirm the repeatedly mentioned high fuel consumption. I rode 185 km and after that fuelled 7,5 liters of petrol. That results in a consumption of 4.05 liters per 100 km which is the equivalent of 70 mpg (UK). I only rode on hilly country lanes (Switzerland) and gave it now and then a nice push. Of course, on a motorway it would be a different kettle of fish but this you have with all the bikes. I also rode the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX a week before which is brakewise better when it comes to the inital pull to the lever. But all in all I would say the brake performance is more or less the same. The riding position on the Suzuki feels more relaxing to me which probably comes from the slightly higher positioned and wider handlebar. On the Kawasaki I had sometimes a bit numb hands. I assume it comes from the fact that the bike needs more pressure on the front wheel when you try to corner a hairpin bend quickly compared to the Suzuki. The Suzuki flicks easier from one corner to the other and at the end of the tour I had the impression the bike is easier to ride in general.

Great in-depth review, seems like a good affordable way to get a solid all around sports tourer.

Awesome review- thank you! What can I say - its a Suzuki!! Best motorcycles for the money and best value in every sense, easy to maintain and own. Love this Suzuki really hits the mark I think. I have the 2019 Suzuki Katana with the same platform/ engine and absolutely love it. Wouldn’t mind having this for the longer rides 👍😘😘

Almost bought this bike. The fuel mileage and high pegs - given I'm doing more longer rides - dissuaded me. I figured I'd wait until - and if - the NT1100 makes it State-side. Interesting experience you've had. Some reviewers said the engine was smoother than the SX and it handled better overall. The "wooden" brakes have gotten universal notice, but for those with luggage and a pillion it was actually a positive, smoothing the braking process. Pads would fix that. The windshield is not adjustable, but there's an optional touring screen. And Oxford heated grips are the obvious choice at about $100. I'll try it again next year (when supply calms down and has less of an affect on the at-dealer price) and look at again, along with the refreshed 9GT and, hopefully, the NT. In the meantime I found an '18 V-Strom XT 1K with some very nice tweaks that all lean more toward sport. Last trip - absolutely blew me away - I got an average of over 70 mpg and was able to cruise comfortably at 80 all day. The tank seriously outlasted my bladder and my ability to sit on one place for a few hours. Road 6s, EBC pads, Arrow header, Holeshot can, plus... More than good enough for another full year of riding. BTW, the latest SX with the Touring Package, which makes it more apples-to-apples, is now substantially more expensive (>$2K) than the GT+ in the US.

That Paint looks sooo good ❤

Thanks for a good presentation.👍 I have bought one and the more i ride it the more i find out how easy it is to handle With enough power and comfort.I put a comfort saddle on it and it get even better.

Thanks. I like Brakes with disproportional stopping effect , it is far better in wet conditions and also fine control in corner preparation!!

Hallo Mister Bob, great review again, good job Bob. Greatings from a old school bike lover!

I was looking for a sports tourer earlier this year. As I already own a Z900RS and have a good relationship with the dealer who sold it to me my initial thoughts lent towards the Kawasaki 1000SX. When a friend got the Suzuki I was impressed by it and it became a toss up between the two. Then I came across and test rode the Ducati 950 Supersport S. With in the first five minutes I knew it was for me. Now a nice one in white sits alongside the other bikes in my garage. The only (first world) problem is that not only is it good for touring it is also so much fun for a quick blast on a Sunday morning that it is now my ride of choice when ever I open my garage!

Finally ,a motorcycle company who realized that not everyone want a tall heavy trail bike to do road-trip, I will choose this over every adv motorcycle out here.

Nice motorcycle! Good bike for travel. The front end design is nice and nicely aggresive without being over the top. Thank you for this presentation video. Your comments are clear, relevant and instructive. Is this bike better than the ninja 1000 sx from Kawasaki? Personnaly I find it prettier and seductive than the Kawasaki ninja 1000 sx. Greeting to all bikers ✌

Good review as always. I like it.

I'm very very interested in acquiring one of these. I had a 2016 GSX-S 1000 and want the updated, fully faired, upgrade of that.

I quite like the bike. But I'd like to see the same bike using the 750cc instead of the 1000cc and bring the price down and have a more middle weight option which I think would be more popular. Would be a GSX-S750GT

Sold my Aprilia Tuono 1100 for this one and never looked back

SBS 848 SP brake pads really improved the braking on mine to the point I don't even think about it anymore. Love this bike. Won't be buying an adventure bike again.

An inoffensive good sports touring option!👍🏼😎

I personally love it thats why I bought one,you are correct not perfect a couple of small tweeks needed.But still a really nice all round bike. Great vlog. 👍 Take care stay safe 🏍 👍

Being ruff is true character of suzuki bikes ! It has soul

I have a SX luv it got it decated runs amazing Cannot get a suzuki GT in Australia would of liked to try one out

Hard to beat. Tnx Bob

When this bike was announced I thought I'd like it as I've been riding an adventure bike but on the road 99% of the time. I've had a go on a couple of bikes in this class since then though and although I've never been "off road" with them, they're really no fun once you get on some poorly maintained B-roads. Suspension travel and a 19" front wheel really help things along!

150 miles? you had a lot of fun man. should be near +200 miles....

I was thinking of getting an adventure bike next year, but you have thrown a spanner in the works with a bike like thia or the Ninja.

Looks cool

I wonder if Suzuki will ever re-use the GSX-R 1000 engine with the variable valve timing. Imagine that engine in this bike.... Should be quite easy for Suzuki to pull of I guess.

I've fallen in love with this bike

Nice Bike!! Good price & good features! I like it

Pesonally I think this bike is brilliant, absolute beast when required and docile enough around town. Brakes were great so not sure where the negatives come from, as if we are on a racetrack..🤔The brakes worked great in town and out on the open country roads.. Overall incredible bang for your hard earned.. Ive noticed over the years that bike reviewers are a little negatively biased towards Suzuki, something I don't understand as I've ridden many of them as well as other brands and they have always performed exceptionally well..

sounds good!

I like it. Nice bike.

I tested the non-GT version to compare it to the MT09, which I am considering. I gotta say that it really makes the decisions so much more complicated because both bikes are actually kind of awesome :) What's the difference between the regular and the GT?

I honestly love this bike cuz it looks big and looks great😭

I rode it. Pretty good, brakes kinda suck. I could see myself marrying it

Nice review. I like this bike but it seems a little rough around the edges still. It needs a few tweaks & relatively small but significant updates to get it on par or beat the Kwak.

What about the R1250RS as a competitor? Not sure about the KTM....not the same philosophy i think

How does it compare to the Tracer 9 GT ?

I bought this bike and I see myself getting old with it .

cool bike 🏍 😎

Well, it depends on what is the meaning of the word 'all-rounder' :D . Go anywhere, do anything bike? Definitely no. That would be any crossover/adventure, or the likes of Street Twin. A decent sport tourer? Definitely yes. Although i would like more wind protection.

Looks pretty cheap, but pretty good looking.

For a sports tourer an you still have to fork out for panniers makes it a hell of alot more expensive, will stick with the tracer 9gt

I'd recommend a 2009-2016 GSX-R1000, fit Helibars and a Hepco and Becker sportrack for luggage (solo riding). You get a much better looking bike, much better OE suspension, better engine IMO.

as an owner of the gsxs gt for 2 mos and almost 2thou km on the clock, i can say this is a really smooth and comfy bike but lack torque and rather weak front brake like my zh2... if you go on long rides, this is really comfy and your bidy will not be as fatigued just like zh2...

Have you tried a Honda VFR 800/1200? 🥰

Replaced mine with sbs double sintered and night and day difference.

Maybe spoiled from my Africa Twin with leg room but it seemed cramped when I sat on one recently

I’ve put 2600km on mine. Very good road bike.

beautiful

I think I finally found a modern equivalent to the Bandit 1200!

Outstanding price performance from Suzuki again , be nice and give it wash would you man .

If Suzuki put its new VVT GSXR engine in a sports tourer, I would be all over it. Owned an 06 Gsxr1000 Great engine but it’s still 20 years old!

Why doesn't Suzuki produce a bike like this with a smaller engine with a lower seat height, say 790mm, It would be more accessible for more people to ride. Back in the 90's you had a good choice of sports tourers. I had three out of four of these bikes, and they can be used to go down the motorway at speed . The only bike I can think of which is almost like that is the Kawasaki ninja 650 the seat height is sub 800mm. If they put a more powerful engine in that bike sub 800cc with say 90bhp, I think that will sell well. I wish they made the Yamaha MT-07 with a fairing. NOT THE R7 just keep the bike exactly like it is with just a fairing on it.

so .. put 5 similar bikes in a barrel all being within 1000$ of each other . 2 are sport tour style,, 2 are more sport than this and 1 is a cruiser. do you choose this ?,, or ? seems to me this all rounder set up has passed and gone. or already occupied by better bikes,,, this reminds me of ,,,80s? 90s? not being a bad thing more of a perceived niche to fill. when i hear sport touring i think FJR 1300 way way over anything else freeking awesome. thats sport touring defined.

Bob, how tall are you?

In my mind it's not a tourer it's another upright sports bike like it's predecessor. Nice , but not something I'd load with luggage put the Mrs on and head for the south of France . For all the reasons you said.

That's a nice damn bike

I once owned a Suzuki RF600, same beautiful blue color. Its design was awful, drew attention at every meeting. But it hardly sold... Bit too strange for some tastes? Could this GSX suffer the same fate?

If only it had the face of the GSXR

Why can't they just put the TFT on the new GSXS 1000???

Sport tourers, like this, have always been the answer ! Thankfully they are coming back, albeit slowly. Adventure bikes are pure poseur machines and are only for Sunday riders and those with deep pockets. Crap things actually because they are trying to be all things to all men.

nice bike for sure--no need for 10,000$ worth of gadgets

Engine and gearbox are magnificent. A true tourer should have heated grips these days. Rear shock is horrible. Another grand to replace it immediately.

This or a S1000XR? perhaps an odd question.

It’s a toss up between the Suzuki and the Kawasaki for me, problem is I haven’t been able to get a test ride on either of them. Looking at reviews most people are leaning towards the Kawasaki.

I own a 2017 sx kawasaki love the bike ,I have owned several suzuki motocyes over many years great bikes, But this doesn't do it for me ,even the new kawasaki ninja isn't worth the extra cost for a few upgrades on the ninja compared to my 2017 ,

Still waiting for Suzuki to update the software... I'm not impressed with the phone interface

I wish they hadn't ditched the big Suzuki headlight for this model...

Better option suzuki bandit still the best all-rounder 😁

I test road the suzuki thought it felt abit budget and flimsy so ordered the kawasaki 👍

No top box option no good for two up weeks away to coast

I'd like a big Suzi, been many years and many bikes since my GP100, but I'll stick with my BMW F800Gt for now..........

226Kg dry weight is HEAVY ! Ducati Hyperstrada 939 full load is one 210+ kg

It is really a good looking bike but S1000XR is the only all-rounder I have in mind

I like it so much. Please give me one

I am 40 and still drive me sport bike every time I can the only thing make me look a bike like that is because my wife....!!!

hmm... I rode a z1000SX for a couple of years and it failed to comfort test after 2 hours in the seat. The GSX looks better in that respect.

1000sx is the better bike on every measurement, and worth the few hundred quid extra.

As a sports tourer, I reckon the ninja 1000sx is a better bike in terms of comfort and refinement. The suzuki is neither a sports bike nor a tourer bike. If you are really after long trips, better fuel consumption, the ninja is a better buy imo.

Weight?

Dont rev the bike it sounds like a dyson and it scares me as my missus will want me to hoover again

This bike seems almost perfect for what im looking for i just rrall dislike the front face of the bike ... alot . Why they didnt .aki it look like the others in the line boggles me

I pretiest touring bike

No point calling a bike a GT that doesn’t have a luggage option. Suzuki are not supplying panniers and won’t say when they will be. Pity this wasn’t mentioned in the review.

Hi Bob. Its a blatant copy of the z1000sx for me. Looks with panniers are very close. Engine not as good and no IMU. Z1000sx wins easy

I know it’s great value for the money…but calling it budget friendly is too much of a push I think 🙂

Non starter with that miniature tank...poor planning on Suzuki's part

This bike is screaming for electronic suspension with remote preload adjustment

Japanese blandness at it's best...the motorcycle equivalent of a Suzuki Swift

Come on....Kawasaki ....look at that!!! No way! Suzuki top design

Leaving heated grips off is a marketing ploy to get more cash out of us. 👎